Rhode Island Sees Increase In Norovirus Cases

The Rhode Island Department of Health advises people that there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of norovirus infections in the state.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) advises people that there has been an increase in the number of reported cases of norovirus infections in the state. HEALTH regularly investigates reports of norovirus clusters in licensed facilities and investigates illness complaints associated with food establishments or other licensed facilities. Since January 1, 22 long-term care facilities have reported noro-like illness and HEALTH laboratories have confirmed norovirus in 14.

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Rhode Island Department Of Health

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